The TikTok Book Deal Scandal plus Other Things That Annoy us.
Come hang out with us as we talk shit. Very chatty, casual episode today with lots of ranting about things like: what annoys us in the gym, whether or not audiobooks count as reading, leaf blowers and, of course, the case of the Australian bloke who got a 2-book publishing deal for being hot without having written anything.Don't forget to check out our episode on the Bewildered podcast with Martha and Rowan on youtube or your fave podcast playerDon't forget, you can buy as many copies as you like of We Need Your Art and gift them to random strangers.Gary's EconomicsGary on DOACBryan Johnson the guy who wants to live forever
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Building Utopias: Why Artists Must Envision a Better Future
I'm so sorry everyone but it's another AI episode :(Listen to us, two people who aren't experts on anything really, talk about AI, climate change, utopias, the housing crisis, Australian politics and what's wrong with the left these days.Would love it if you bought We Need Your Art!Things mentioned:Review of Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek ThompsonBasic Income: And How We Can Make it Happen, by Guy StandingTikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study findsHank's video about the state of renewable energyAnthony Albanese buys a $4.3 million homeAustralian Housing Crisis compared to other countries
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Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan: How Creativity Trumps Anxiety
We had so much fun recording a very fancy in person episode with THE Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan! How 'bout those production values?Don't forget Amie's new book, We Need Your Art is out now in Hardcover, Audio, and E-bookIn today's episode we discuss:The amazing power of creativity to banish anxietyHow art and community building creates ripples that extend far beyond our personal practice and help the whole worldWhy society is so afraid of art and artists And so much more!If you want more chats from Rowan and Martha, you can listen to them on the hilarious and wise Bewildered podcast. You can also follow Bewildered on Instagram.We will be dropping by Bewildered soon so make sure you're following them to get the Amie and James episode!Martha is on Instagram @themarthabeckAnd Rowan at @rowanmanganIf you want to dive deeper into all things Martha Beck, you can check out her linktree, but you should really read her new book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose! We absolutely loved it.
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You Should Celebrate Your Own Art
Join us as we remind you how important it is to celebrate your own art (coz no one's gonna do it for you!).Fully raw ep today. No music (sorry to our composer/intro creator Matilda Eyre) I ran out of time.The Collective is open for 5 days only!WNYA is our now everywhere00:00 Introduction and First Impressions of New York City01:20 The Inspired Collective Membership03:57 Challenges with Book Launch Planning05:32 Grassroots Book Events and Community Support06:17 Reflections on the Publishing Industry (oh-oh!)13:23 Celebrating the Book's Success19:30 We love our agents!20:51 Iconic New York Moments24:19 The Importance of Celebration29:36 (More) Publishing Industry Frustrations36:51 Gratitude and Farewell
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WE NEED YOUR ART, STOP F***ING AROUND AND MAKE SOMETHING
BOOK OUT THIS WEEKBOOK OUT THIS WEEKBOOK OUT THIS WEEKBUY BOOK BUY BOOK BUY BOOK00:00 Introduction and Holiday Hat00:30 Book Tour and Podcast Plans03:05 The Importance of Art04:05 Creative Blocks and Overcoming Them12:00 Role of Patience in Creativity25:31 Art reset challenge26:10 Rice Cakes26:44 Book Promotion and Blurbs33:18 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing36:24 Expectations for the Book43:15 Podcast Reflections and Upcoming EventsBOOK TOUR INFOUSA EAST COASTThe BookMark Shoppe Brooklyn 11th March 2025 7pm - BUY TICKETS HEREHead House Books, Philly, 13th March 2025 6:30pm - BUY TICKETS HERETaylor Co Books, Brooklyn, 14th March 2025 7:30pm - BUY TICKETS HERE (just scroll down the home page!)Morocco Bound Bookshop", 25th March - BUY TICKETS HEREScheltema, 5th April, 2pm - BUY TICKETS HERE!I am going to be all up and about your business. Please stay tuned.UNITED KINGDOMAMSTERDAMBERLIN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE!
Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.
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